Politics
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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A propos - '50% savvy political tactics, 50% extraordinarily good luck': The formula to Meloni's success?
Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest lasting in Italy's postwar history – a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year. FRANCE 24's…
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International
Ahead of elections, Israel tests West's patience on West Bank violence
Israel's ties with many Western allies were already fraught over its conduct in the Gaza war, but the worsening situation in the occupied West Bank has seen relations nosedive before close-fought October…
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International
Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II
Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the late Silvio Berlusconi. When she took office in 2022, many European allies viewed her with unease, given…
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International
Meloni government sets longevity record in Italy
Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has been in power for 1,413 days. She surpassed the record set by Silvio Berlusconi between 2001 and 2005, making her government Italy's longest serving uninterrupted…
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International
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics
George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned…
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International
Germany: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, the radical thinker who wants the AfD to win in Saxony-Anhalt
Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is well-positioned to score a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. More radical than ever,…
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International
Government air strikes kill 20 alleged guerrillas in Colombia, president says
Fresh government air strikes have killed 20 alleged members of the Central General Staff (EMC) armed group in southern Colombia, the country's new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella said Monday.…
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Politics
The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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International
Despite World Cup success, controversy-marred Infantino faces tough election
Gianni Infantino is in a dogfight to save his FIFA presidency. The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid, with the English Football Association…
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
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International
US celebrates 250 years of independence amid polarising political landscape
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations…
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